Onward Holdings Co., Ltd.

Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. is a global enterprise that, through its subsidiaries, focuses on the design, manufacturing, and sale of men's, women's, and children's apparel, accessories, and a diverse range of other products, with a market presence spanning Japan, Europe, Asia, and the United States. The company's operations are divided into its core Apparel Business and a broader Lifestyle Business. Beyond its primary apparel focus, the company's expansive portfolio includes a variety of other goods. These offerings extend to professional uniforms, jewelry, accessories, health-related and cosmetic items, gift selections, catalogs, and sales promotion goods. It also provides pet supplies, stage, theater, and ballet supplies, inner wear, sports shoes, luxury leather goods, dance equipment, and upscale fashion products. Furthermore, Onward Holdings is involved in a comprehensive suite of services. This includes the planning, design, and construction of commercial, cultural, and environmental facilities, along with the active promotion of art and culture. The company also undertakes the creation of advertising and promotional materials, manages, acquires, sells, and leases real estate, and engages in the import, export, and retail of cosmetic products. It operates retail and wholesale channels for clothing and bags, manages its own stores, and oversees both the Lakeland Country Club and Talofofo Golf Club, in addition to other hotel and resort facilities. Additional services encompass management consultation, property and life insurance agency services, restaurant management, digital marketing, and IT solutions. Its product lines are marketed under prominent brands including GRACE CONTINENTAL, JIL SANDER, JOSEPH, J. PRESS, Nijyusanku, ICB, KASHIYAMA, and Jiyuku. Distribution occurs through both department stores and its e-commerce platforms. Founded in 1927, the company was initially known as Onward Kashiyama Co., Ltd. and rebranded as Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2007. Its headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.